Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher was an American actress, writer, and comedian, best known for her iconic role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise. She was born on October 21, 1956, to actress Debbie Reynolds and singer Eddie Fisher. Carrie Fisher became one of the most beloved figures in popular culture, not only for her groundbreaking portrayal of Princess Leia but also for her candid and often humorous approach to her personal struggles, mental health, and family dynamics.

Beyond Star Wars, Fisher's career included a wide range of acting roles in both film and television, including notable appearances in The Blues Brothers (1980), When Harry Met Sally... (1989), and The Burbs (1989). Her work in Star Wars solidified her as one of the most famous and influential actresses of her time, particularly as a feminist icon who broke the mold of the traditional "damsel in distress" role by portraying a strong, independent, and resourceful character.

Carrie Fisher was also an accomplished writer, penning several books, including her semi-autobiographical novel Postcards from the Edge (1987), which was later adapted into a film. She was known for her sharp wit and humor, which extended to her memoir Wishful Drinking (2008), in which she humorously and openly reflected on her life, her career, and her struggles with addiction and mental illness.

Carrie Fisher passed away on December 27, 2016, after suffering a heart attack on a flight from London to Los Angeles. Her death, followed by the passing of her mother, Debbie Reynolds, the next day, marked a poignant moment in Hollywood history. However, her legacy endures, both through her work as an actress and through the many fans who continue to cherish her contributions to film, literature, and mental health advocacy.

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I was born on October 21, 1956 in Burbank, California. My father, Eddie Fisher, was a famous singer. My mother, Debbie Reynolds, was a movie star. Her best-known role was in 'Singin' In The Rain.'

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You knew how humiliating that is as an experience for celebrities to be less of a celebrity. There's no class to adjust to being less famous, and you don't think you have to worry about it. But you do.

Carrie Fisher

I don't think Christmas is necessarily about things. It's about being good to one another, it's about the Christian ethic, it's about kindness.

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Along with aging comes life experience, so in every way that is consistent with even being human, Leia has changed.

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I have a mess in my head sometimes, and there's something very satisfying about putting it into words. Certainly it's not something that you're in charge of, necessarily, but writing about it, putting it into your words, can be a very powerful experience.

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I really love the internet. They say chat-rooms are the trailer park of the internet but I find it amazing.

Carrie Fisher

Instant gratification takes too long.

Carrie Fisher

I trust myself. I trust my instincts. I know what I'm gonna do, what I can do, what I can't do. I've been through a lot, and I could go through more, but I hope I don't have to. But if I did, I'd be able to do it. I'm not going to enjoy dying, but there's not much prep for that.

Carrie Fisher

What I wrote all the time when I was a kid - I don't want to call it 'poetry,' because it wasn't poetry. I was not that kind of a writer. I was a rhymer. I was a fan of Dorothy Parker's, so maybe I wrote poetry to that extent, but my main focus was the humor of it, and word construction, and the slant. Your words, it's a very powerful experience.

Carrie Fisher

My parents had this incredibly vital relationship with an audience, like muscle with blood. This was the main competition I had for my parents' attention: an audience.

Carrie Fisher